I managed to get it this far. Please excuse my away knots as I haven't taken the time to bury them yet!
I finished up the bargello band at the top of this section, got the checkerboard band in, and even managed to get about half of the bargello at the bottom in. I had a hard time finding a thread for the white in the checkerboard section. The thread it called for didn't show up on my linen AT ALL and neither did about 4 other colors I tried. In the end, I went with a silk perle in blanc that looks like it does the trick.
I also worked on a piece I am basting for a friend. I know, don't have any idea how this happened! I don't even like to baste my own stuff!! And, it is for the Amy Mitten Mermaid Mirror so the linen is divided into about 4 sections of 14 1/2 inches each making it over 4 feet long!!! Then each section has it's own basting instructions. Way too much prep work for me! I'm hoping to wrap it up this afternoon.
I'm feeling pretty good about what I got accomplished over the weekend and look forward to the next IHSW! May it be this productive!!
PS: The kids are feeling much better and even went to a wedding planning convention over the weekend.
All that white on white would make me go cross eyed, but it looks great! I am sorry your children were unable to come, but at least you had more stitcy time!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed stitching that black and white section once I got the thread worked out and I greatly appreciated the extra stitching time since it was IHSW!!
DeleteThat looks fantastic! And the white definitely shows up in your photo, so good choice in the end, just annoying to have to search for something that would work.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love it! That band is was initially drew me to this sampler. Looking for subs is a pain but I am glad I have finally advanced to the stage where I am comfortable doing it!
DeleteLooks awesome, Laura! Love the checkerboard. The white you chose looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove this section, Laura. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever have anything that needs basting, I'm sending it to you!
I expect you to slap me silly if you ever hear me say yes to something like that again!!
DeleteYour WIP is beautiful. Sorry about the family but you made great use of your time.
ReplyDeleteLooks so wonderful. This pattern is really great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work--I am craving this sampler! Sorry your family couldn't come, but it looks like you had a good time anyway. And there is no one on earth that I would baste the mermaid for--that must be a very good friend!
ReplyDeleteI must confess I was duped! I had no idea what it entailed and certainly didn't know it was 4 feet long!! Not really even sure how I came to have it in my possession! Maybe I was drugged!!??
DeleteSorry to hear your kids were sick, but glad that meant more stitching time for you. ;) Loving this sampler and great choice on the perle. I think it stands out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteGlad the kids are feeling better. :)
Wonderful to have a surprise free weekend! It's really pretty! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful and so close to a finish! bravo!
ReplyDeleteWow, such great progress on your sampler. The white pearl thread goes perfectly well with the other threads and the fabric. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that your kids are feeling well again.